Jack Grainger (footballer, born 1924) explained

Jack Grainger
Fullname:John Grainger
Birth Date:3 April 1924
Birth Place:Darton, England
Death Place:Pontefract, England
Position:Winger
Youthclubs1:Frickley Colliery
Years1:1947–1957
Clubs1:Rotherham United
Caps1:352
Goals1:112
Years2:1957–1959
Clubs2:Lincoln City
Caps2:42
Goals2:14
Years3:1959
Clubs3:Burton Albion
Caps3:?
Goals3:?
Totalcaps:394
Totalgoals:126

John Grainger (3 April 1924 – 10 January 1983) was an English professional footballer who played as a winger.

Career

Born in Darton, Grainger began his career at Frickley Colliery before making 394 appearances in the Football League for Rotherham United and Lincoln City between 1947 and 1959.[1]

He later played non-League football for Burton Albion.

Personal life

His brother Colin and cousins Jack, Dennis and Edwin Holliday were also all professional footballers.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Player profile. 7 November 2010. Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database.
  2. Web site: Dennis Grainger player profile. 7 November 2010. leeds-fans.org.uk.